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OzLit Festival celebrates Australian writing with a memorable day at Foyles
FANZA's inaugural OzLit Festival took place on Sunday 18 October 2026, bringing some of Australia's most exciting literary voices to the heart of London for a day of extraordinary stories, lively discussions and thought-provoking conversations.
Exclusive interview: Connor Delves on Cadel Evans, cycling 28km a night and bringing elite sport to the stage
Australian actor and producer Connor Delves talks to FANZA about turning Cadel Evans’ extraordinary Tour de France story into theatre — and cycling nearly 28km on stage every night.
Australian illustrator and Treehouse co-creator Terry Denton dies aged 76
Australian children’s author and illustrator Terry Denton, best known for his hugely popular creative partnership with writer Andy Griffiths, has died aged 76.
Exclusive interview: Kerry Fox on The Children, working as a Kiwi actor abroad and why 'Kiwi shyness' can hold performers back
New Zealand actor Kerry Fox is back on the London stage in Lucy Kirkwood's acclaimed play The Children, starring alongside Dame Meera Syal and Declan Conlon at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.
Australian and New Zealand artists celebrate Edinburgh Fringe success - and where to see them next
Australian and New Zealand artists have rounded off a strong Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with award wins, critical acclaim and a string of further UK appearances already lined up for September.
Peter Carey's Bliss to be adapted for television
Australian author Peter Carey's acclaimed novel Bliss is being adapted for television, with BBC Studios Australia Productions developing a new drama series based on the 1981 book.
Exclusive interview: Stefanie Jones on coming full circle in Les Misérables and making her West End debut
Australian musical theatre star Stefanie Jones is returning to the show that launched her career as she prepares to make her West End debut as Fantine in Les Misérables. She speaks exclusively to FANZA about a role that once felt ‘probably out of reach’, building a career between Australia and the UK, and her advice for Australian performers hoping to make the move.
Tim Winton, Alexis Wright, Kathy Lette among nine authors confirmed for inaugural OzLit Festival
Tim Winton, Alexis Wright, Santilla Chingaipe, Heather Morris, Kathy Lette, Evie Wyld, Intan Paramaditha, Lucia Osborne-Crowley and Laura Elizabeth Woollett have been confirmed for the inaugural OzLit Festival, celebrating Australian writing and ideas in London.
Australia House Creatives launches to champion Australian talent in the UK
The Australian High Commission in the UK has launched Australia House Creatives, a new initiative designed to nurture and elevate Australian creative talent in the UK.
FANZA announces new OzLit Festival at Foyles Charing Cross Road
A new festival celebrating Australian literature and ideas is coming to London this autumn. Produced by FANZA, OzLit Festival will take place at Foyles Charing Cross Road on Sunday 18 October 2026, creating a new platform for Australian writers, stories and conversations in the UK.
Australian author Luke Icarus Simon wins UK Selfies Book Award
Australian author Luke Icarus Simon has won the memoir category at the 2026 Selfies Book Awards in the UK for his hybrid novel The Art in My Palm.